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File for Chapter 11, Get the First Month's Rent Free?
Two recent court opinions challenge the growing consensus that 11 U.S.C. ' 365(d)(3) (the "Statute," or "Section 365(d)(3)") does not require the timely payment of stub rent, which is "the rent for the interim period between the day the order for relief was entered in the bankruptcy case and the end of that month." This article offers an analysis.
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Are Web Applications a Security Concern?
Private companies with external Web sites can be susceptible to attackers looking to commit defacement or infiltrate computer networks to steal sensitive information. Here's what you need to know.
Technology in Marketing: How to Drive Traffic to a New Niche Law Blog
Blogging is hot among lawyers, but for every lawyer who launches a new blog, only a small percentage ultimately develop high levels of traffic and a loyal leadership. The question thus arises: What does it take to successfully launch a new law blog?
Client Intelligence: Q & A with Emily Cunningham Rushing
The author recently interviewed Emily Cunningham Rushing, the CI Specialist at Haynes and Boone LLP. Ms. Rushing spoke about CI at her law firm, how her education has shaped her career, and how she sees CI evolving over time.
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Highlights of the latest intellectual property news from around the country.
Insurance Coverage for Trademark Infringement Lawsuits
This article provides an overview of case law holding that insurance companies are obligated to provide coverage for trademark claims under advertising injury coverage, even when the word "trademark" does not appear anywhere in the policy. Further, it discusses rulings on the prior publication exclusion, which insurers frequently assert applies to advertising injury in the trademark infringement context.
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Professional Development: Maximizing the Impact of Women's Programming
It's no secret that our clients are busy. From spa days to fancy dinners, they likely have more invitations for law firm networking events than they have the time (or the desire) to attend. This is especially true for our female clients, who often find their available time further compressed by obligations outside the office.
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